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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.25, 169.92 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.25, 169.92 and 36.23 is: 54.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.25 : 169.92 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.25/169.92 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.25x = 169.92 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.25x = 6,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,155.35/113.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.35

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